Sailpalne for Aerobatics and Cross-Country
The SZD-59-1 ACRO, successor of the renowned SZD-59 ACRO, is a multi-purpose, single-seat glider with three different wingspans. This sailplane can be used for high-level aerobatics, cross-country flights, and standard-class competitions.
The secret of the ACRO’s versatility lies in its exceptional stability and manoeuvrability, its durable construction, its asymmetrical wing profile as well as its permissible overloads.
Whether it be for competition or pure enjoyment – more and more pilots have come to appreciate the challenge and appeal of glider aerobatics. With the different wing tips of the ACRO they are not missing the great freedom of cruising.
- Span
- 13,2 m / 15 m W / 16,5 m W
- Category
- Utility / Aerobatic
- Load factors
- +7/-5 g
- Maximum L/D
- 43
- Maximum take off mass
- 540 kg
ACRO – The Best Choice for Aerobatics and Glide Performance
With a 13.2 meter wingspan, the ACRO offers unlimited possibilities during aerobatic flights. The +7/-5 g loads allow pilots to perform aerobatic glider figures as described in the Aresti Catalogue.
For further information, browse through the examples of aerobatic figures with the ACRO arranged according to levels of difficulty – Basic, Advanced and Unlimited – in this selection Aerobatics SZD-59-1
ACRO – The Versatile Three-in-one Single-Seater
Using wingtips with winglets, our aerobatic glider can be reconfigured up to a 15-meter wingspan for standard-class flights. The whole process takes no longer than two minutes. A glide ratio of 40 makes the sailplane suitable for cross-country events. Due to huge water tanks holding 150 litres, pilots can reach significantly higher cruising speeds than their competitors.
ACRO – The Very Best When It Comes to Cost Efficiency and Flying Pleasure
With newly developed winglets, the wingspan increases up to 16,5 meters. Thus, the ACRO turns into an exceptionally powerful companion for long cross-country trips. Thanks to the new airbrakes on the top wing‘s surface, approaching for landings and rolling down will always be safe and easy after a long cruise.
The ACRO is the optimal solution for glider pilots who use their talent in various types of flying gliders.
The ACRO Enables Ambitious Pilots to Explore the World of Gliding in Its Entirety.
| Span | 13,20* | 15,00** | 16,50** | m |
| Length | 6,84 | 6,84 | 6,84 | m |
| Height | 1,58 | 1,58 | 1,58 | m |
| Wing area | 9,80 | 10,66 | 11,13 | m² |
| Aspect ratio | 17,80 | 21,11 | 24,47 | |
| Empty glider mass | 270 | 280 | 280 | kg |
| Max. take off mass without water ballast | 380 | 390 | 390 | kg |
| Max. take off mass with water ballast | - | 540 | 540 | kg |
| Wing loading range | 38,8 | 36,6-50,7 | 35-48,5 | kg/m² |
| Load factors | +7,00 -5,00 |
+5,30 -2,65 |
+5,30 -2,65 |
m |
|
Max. L/D at |
36 115 |
40 130 |
43 122 |
km/h |
|
Min. sinking at |
0,76 85 |
0,77 95 |
0,67 93 |
m/s km/h |
| Never exceed speed | 285 | 265 | 265 | km/h |
| Stalling speed | 74 (380kg) |
85 (540kg) |
82 (540kg) |
km/h |
* Aerobatic Category [A], ** Utility Kategorie [U]
Design life: 15 000 hours
Actual approved operating time: 4 000 hours
Factory warranty: 24 moths
Do you have questions regarding the 3 different versions of the SZD-59-1 ACRO? Would you like to learn more about its diverse applications in glider aerobatics and cross-country gliding?
Feel free to contact us any time – we will gladly offer personal advice and support!
Delivery dates for the Acro are available on request.
News
Unique Helitow of the SZD-59-1 ACRO
Community | 21. June 2024
Our aerobatic glider SZD-59-1 ACRO was part of a unique moment in the Antidotum Airshow Leszno! The historic helitow was performed by glider pilot Guy Westgate in a SZD-59-1 and helipilot Maciej Dominiak in a Bökow Bo 105 (bo105.pl) with Gliderfx on June 21 and 22, 2024.
Successful Summer for the SZD-59 ACRO
Community | 1. November 2022
The best of the best in aerobatic gliding competed again this summer 2022. Two national championships were outstanding for our SZD-59 ACRO. Richard Münzberger won the title of the 25th DSKM - German Glider Aerobatic Championship in the "Advanced Class" with a SZD-59-1 ACRO.
